Annie Harrigan

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Nation

Wander Musts

Thrillist readers can receive packing advice and practical tips on how to improve their own travel experience and what to purchase for their next trip from frequent world travelers.

Wander Musts: Travel Essentials and What to Pack for a Trip

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

For three decades, Kenan Thompson has been making us laugh.

Why Kenan Thompson Should Always Have the Window Seat

Ncuti Gatwa’s roles have taken him to some truly wild places.

Ncuti Gatwa’s Carryon Essential? A Giant Tub of Protein Powder.

For some, solo travel can be a daunting venture.

Tracee Ellis Ross Has Perfected the Art of Solo Travel

If you’ve opened TikTok in the last two years, chances are you’ve seen countlessaspiringartists attempt the vocal gymnastics that is the hit song “River.”

How Bishop Briggs Has Mastered Touring With a Toddler

The Reason Rico Nasty’s Suitcases Are Super Heavy

For years, T-Pain was known as “the autotune guy”—and for pretty good reason.

The Funny Reason T-Pain Looks Forward to Pooping Everywhere He Travels

Let’s face it, financial jargon is confusing AF.

Your Rich BFF Vivian Tu on Why Room Service Is a Travel Essential

Washington DC

Thrillist Road Trips

Satisfy your urge for IRL exploration with Thrillist Road Trips. We'll help you find the best roadside oddities, funky towns, and beautiful scenery that's just a drive away.

Thrillist Road Trips: Roadside Oddities, Funky Towns & More

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You’d think that living within walking distance from a lesbian-owned coffee shop, some of Brooklyn’s most popular gay bars, and more than one queer tattoo collective that I’ve had more than my fair share of being around the LGBTQ+ community.

A Really Queer Road Trip from New York City to Washington, D.C. 

After winning an Oscar for serving up a shit pie as Minny Jackson in The Help, Octavia Spencer became a household name and that scene became the stuff of movie legend.

Octavia Spencer’s Beach Reads Come From the Children’s Section

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Shopping

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Growing up, I didn’t think much about applying sunscreen during the summer, let alone the rest of the year.

The Melanin-Approved Sunscreens I’ll Be Wearing All Summer Long

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After a seven-year hiatus, Linkin Park, one of the best-selling bands of the century, returned to the music scene last fall with a new album, From Zero, and a reunion world tour.

How Linkin Park Packs for a World Tour

New York

Sound Trip

From the best underground venues in each city to travel guides to the festival scene, Thrillist helps fans get the most out of their live music experience.

Sound Trip - Guides to Live Music Experiences, Concerts, and Festivals

Thrillist Event Guides

Thrillist’s city guide to everything you can do this year—from festivals to art exhibits to outdoor activities.

Thrillist Annual Event Guides: Every Event Happening in Your City This Year

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Events

There are plenty of reasons to love being in New York City in the warmer months: Mister Softee is serving ice cream on every corner, broken fire hydrants become water parks, and outdoor dining along city streets turns into the world’s best people-watching opportunity.

Annie Harrigan

Latest Posts From Annie

Why Kenan Thompson Should Always Have the Window Seat

The comedian and "SNL" star shares his favorite travel memories, packing essentials, and most frustrating TSA experience

Ncuti Gatwa’s Carryon Essential? A Giant Tub of Protein Powder.

The “Sex Education” and “Doctor Who” star shares his favorite vacation memory, travel essentials, and latest beach reads

Tracee Ellis Ross Has Perfected the Art of Solo Travel

The actress and hair mogul shares her tips for traveling alone, her vacation ritual, and her love of crystals

How Bishop Briggs Has Mastered Touring With a Toddler

The singer-songwriter tells us about her packing essentials, best memories from the road, and how she passes the time with coloring books

The Reason Rico Nasty’s Suitcases Are Super Heavy

The rockstar rapper shares her travel must-haves, super fly airplane wardrobe, and why she spends so much on checked bag fees

The Funny Reason T-Pain Looks Forward to Pooping Everywhere He Travels

The hip-hop star shares his favorite airplane memory, on-the-go essentials, and his ultimate travel goal (and yes, it involves poop)

Your Rich BFF Vivian Tu on Why Room Service Is a Travel Essential

The finance influencer shares her best travel tips, favorite vacations, and why she never checks a bag

A Really Queer Road Trip from New York City to Washington, D.C.

Cue up the Gaga and get ready to visit a ton of LGBTQ+–owned bookstores

Octavia Spencer’s Beach Reads Come From the Children’s Section

The Oscar-winning actress tells us about her happy place, why she overpacks, and the books she reads on vacation

The Melanin-Approved Sunscreens I’ll Be Wearing All Summer Long

Broad spectrum sun protection without the white cast? Yes, please.

How Linkin Park Packs for a World Tour

The legendary rock band tells us about their favorite travel memories, touring must-haves, and how their bassist is the world’s biggest underpacker

Everything You Need to Know to Go to The Governors Ball 2025

The iconic NYC festival is coming back to Flushing Meadows Corona Park in June